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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.98, 1,293.10 and 375.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.98, 1,293.10 and 375.37 is: 563.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.98 : 1,293.10 = 375.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.98/1,293.10 = 375.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.98x = 1,293.10 × 375.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.98x = 485,386.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,386.78/861.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.11

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